Coal Mining Accidents & Deaths
UK Coal Mining Accidents and Deaths 1900-1991 (1500-1899 coming shortly)
This database was compiled from data supplied mainly by Ian Winstanley, with additions from Ray Lawrence, NMRS Records and others
DEDICATION
This work stands as a testament to the men, women and children who worked the mines of Great Britain and to their families.
The work created a bond of trust and loyalty amongst them and a band of comradeship that forged the communities in which they lived and worked. It is a record of the true price of coal.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Ian Winstanley 2023
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| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIES | Selwyn (injured) | 1945 | 27 | Garth Merthyr (b) | Resolven | Fireman | 16973 |
| DAVIES | W.H. (injured) | 1953 | 47 | Cwmbran | Upper Cwmbran | Packer | 17229 |
| DAVIES | William John (injured) | 1921 | 27 | Penrhyn Quarry | Bethesda | Labourer | 17485 |
| DAVIES | D.J. (injured) | 1959 | 43 | Garngoch, No.3 | Gorseinon | Ripper | 15438 |
| DAVIES | David John (injured) | 1929 | 14 | Dare | Cwmparc | Assistant Collier | 15694 |
| DAVIES | Evan D. | 1905 | 58 | Rheola | Resolven | Collier | 15950 |
| DAVIES | Ieuan (injured) | 1951 | 43 | Brynhenllis | Upper Cwmtwrch | Collier | 16206 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1926 | 32 | Pendlebury | Pendlebury | Dayman | 16462 |
| DAVIES | Morgan | 1917 | Varteg Hill Mines | Varteg | 16718 | ||
| DAVIES | Selwyn (injured) | 1955 | 18 | Hafod | Ruabon | Haulage Hand | 16974 |
| DAVIES | W.H. (injured) | 1953 | 40 | Newlands | Pyle | Collier | 17230 |
| DAVIES | William John (injured) | 1925 | 15 | Mardy, No.2 | Maerdy | Assistant Collier | 17486 |
| DAVIES | D.L. | 1910 | 57 | Waun Llwyd | Waun-Llwyd | Rollerman | 15439 |
| DAVIES | David John (injured) | 1936 | 35 | Cefn Owen | Repairer | 15695 | |
| DAVIES | Evan David | 1949 | 57 | Duffryn Rhondda | Cymmer | Repairer | 15951 |
| DAVIES | Ioan | 1925 | 42 | Cymmer, Old Pit | Cymmer | Collier | 16207 |
| DAVIES | John (injured) | 1927 | Ashton's Green | St Helens | 16463 | ||
| DAVIES | Morgan | 1917 | 70 | Varteg Mine Slope | Varteg | 16719 | |
| DAVIES | Seth | 1904 | 45 | Wrexham & Acton | Gwersyllt | Collier | 16975 |
| DAVIES | W.H. (injured) | 1956 | 50 | Lewis Merthyr | Trehafod | Packer | 17231 |
| DAVIES | William John (injured) | 1925 | 18 | Waun Llwyd | Waun-Llwyd | Collier Boy | 17487 |
| DAVIES | D.M. (injured) | 1911 | 26 | Moelferna Quarry | Glyndyfrdwy | Slate Getter | 15440 |
| DAVIES | David John (injured) | 1941 | 40 | Yniscedwyn | Ystradgynlais | Collier | 15696 |
| DAVIES | Evan H. | 1907 | 39 | Cwmnantllwyd, Drift No.1 | Gellynudd | Undermanager | 15952 |
| DAVIES | Ioan (injured) | 1924 | 30 | Ystalyfera | Ystalyfera | Collier | 16208 |